DC – The FAA will standardize hot spot terminology and symbology beginning May 19 of this year in an effort to prevent pilot confusion surrounding the meaning and depiction of hot spots. According to the FAA, hot spots mark a complex taxiway and runway intersection. ...
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NY – JetBlue plans to add 5,000 jobs to the market in New York City this year. The airline will work with the city of New York to establish a workforce partnership to help fill positions including airport and ground operations, technical operations, inflight, information ...
NY – JetBlue has announced that the airline is now accepting applications for its Pilot Gateways Programs. The Gateways offer seven education and training paths for pilots and aircraft maintenance technicians. According to JetBlue, 12 percent of last year’s new-hire pilots came through one of ...
VA – The first phase of hangar condominium construction at Winchester Regional Airport (KOKV) has officially commenced as TMG Construction Corporation has broken ground on the development of a 20,000-square-foot building. The new building will house six private aircraft hangars as part of the project’s ...
D.C. – The FAA’s From The Flight Deck video series has recently reached a milestone of 300,000 views. According to the FAA, the videos provide pilots with real runway approaches and airport taxiway footage from cockpit-mounted cameras. The footage is combined with diagrams and visual ...
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced the addition of low-cost carrier PLAY to the roster of commercial flight offerings at New York Stewart International Airport (KSWF). The airport welcomes the airline as a pivotal step toward SWF’s goal of expanding post-pandemic ...
The primary runway at the Portland International Jetport (KPWM) will be closed for 56 days this spring for rehabilitation. The closure is scheduled as a once in 15-year period rehabilitation during April 18-June 13 of this year. Air traffic will utilize the airport’s secondary north-south ...
0-G Launch and Global Aviation Ventures have signed an agreement to develop zero-gravity flight aircraft and air-launch services for the space and defense industries. Washington DC-based 0-G is a provider of SpaceJetTM airborne platforms that utilize commercial aircraft that have been specially modified to serve ...
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has announced receipt of UNESCO’s 2021 Prix Versailles best new airport in the world award for Laguardia Airport’s (LGA) redeveloped Terminal B. According to UNESCO, LGA’s Terminal B was selected because it demonstrated innovation, creativity, a ...
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the opening of a new high-tail aircraft hangar. The 19,000-square-foot hangar is owned by Aviation Technologies, Inc. and is labeled “Hangar #6.” The project is the latest advancement in the airport’s master plan. Rise ...